Mariyappan Thangavelu To be India’s flag-bearer for Asian Para Games, Jakarta

• Rio Paralympic gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu has been named as flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the 3rd Asian Para Games to be held in Jakarta from October 6-13.
• The Tamil Nadu athlete was the fourth Indian to win an individual Olympic / Paralympic gold medal when he cleared 1.89m in the high jump T42 category in Rio.

Points to Remember:

1. Which city will host the 3rd Asian Para Games
2. Who is named as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent